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Zachary Miller

Richlands,NC

Summary

Driven and Hardworking Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician. During 12 years of service I have developed a wide array of valuable skillsets as well as communication and technical skills. Majority of knowledge in the Explosive disposal, Electronics, Forensic analysis and Ordnance fields. I am currently working on pursuing my degree of Explosive Forensics through a college closer to home.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

EOD Special Teams Unit

United States Marine Corps
07.2022 - Current
  • Development and implement individual scenarios as directed for quarterly evaluation exercises, that specifically challenge and test capabilities of sections being evaluated for current and emerging threats.
  • Develop, Construct, and implement all 3D printed ordnance items with electronic circuits for Section level evaluations.
  • Reviewed and inspected explosives manufacturing process to establish quality control standards.
  • Determined suitability for blasting activities and safety of personnel and property after conducting blast site inspections.
  • Educated personnel on safe handling and use of explosives, avoiding injuries.
  • Collaborate with RedStone Arsenal for HMTO missions for safe handling packaging and shipment of all NATO ordnance used in current conflicts.
  • Collaborated with 759 EOD, Moroccan SF, MARFORCOM, SETAF-AF, and Embassy personnel for safe and efficient movements for 19 personnel and explosive materials with proper embarkation and custom checks for HMA African missions as well as African Lion Operation.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment. Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

EOD Team Leader

United States Marine Corps
06.2020 - 07.2022
  • Monitored team performance and provided constructive feedback to increase productivity and maintain quality standards.
  • Supervised team members to confirm compliance with current TTPs.
  • Maintain proficiency on the EOD tools, equipment and procedures, and extended personal knowledge of conventional and improvised hazards through proactive participation in training, operations, and through self-study.
  • -Developed Exploitation procedures resulting in the increased technical knowledge of exploitation and operational proficiency for the platoon.
  • Conducted Exploitation operations on all Developed procedures that resulted in the successful removal of all energetic material.

EOD Team Member

United States Marine Corps
10.2018 - 06.2020
  • Performed all duties incident to the location, recovery, rendering safe, controlled detonations and final disposition of unsafe explosives, improvised explosive devices (IEDs)and unexploded explosive ordnance (UXO) to include weapons of mass destruction.
  • Successfully completed the Expeditionary Forensics Exploitation Course given by the National Forensics Science and Technology center aboard the campus of Florida International University.
  • Familiarized with all functional areas and responsibilities in order to keep an EOD team operational and mission ready.
  • Conducted training ISO operating forces on IED awareness and current enemy TTP's.

Logistics Chief

United States Marine Corps
03.2016 - 09.2018
  • Coordinated and supervised battalion rolling stock for embarkation and transport aboard LHD1 USS Wasp.
  • Facilitated in deployment of all serialized gear and personnel in Operation Odyssey Lightning
  • Conducted all logistics operations and embarkation of serialized gear and personnel for BSRF-17 that resulted in successful training of PNFs.
  • Directed shipping and receiving of wide range of products daily.
  • Monitored logistics performance and identified improvement opportunities.

Education

Associate of Science - Explosive Ordnance/Bomb Disposal

Trident University International
Cypress, CA

Skills

  • Conflict resolution
  • Collaboration
  • Problem Solving
  • Educational Strategies
  • Fusion360 3D printing
  • Explosive Devices
  • Hazardous Material
  • Disposal Procedures
  • Exploitation
  • Mechanics

Timeline

EOD Special Teams Unit

United States Marine Corps
07.2022 - Current

EOD Team Leader

United States Marine Corps
06.2020 - 07.2022

EOD Team Member

United States Marine Corps
10.2018 - 06.2020

Logistics Chief

United States Marine Corps
03.2016 - 09.2018

Associate of Science - Explosive Ordnance/Bomb Disposal

Trident University International

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